World Cup 2014 - Manager

Vicente Del Bosque

When Luis Aragonés was surprisingly let go following the
Euro 2008 Championship win two years ago, it didn't take long for the Spanish
Federation to decide on his replacement. Born 23rd December 1950, Vicente Del
Bosque is a coach who, like Aragonés, has years of experience, and with
a calm head on his shoulders he has continued in the line of his predecessor
with a record second to none.

During his playing days, Del Bosque was a solid midfielder who
spent most of his career at Real Madrid, winning four league titles and earning
18 caps for Spain. After he hung up his boots he continued on in Madrid's
coaching staff, finally getting his chance to manage the first team when John
Toshack was fired in the 1999/2000 season.

Del Bosque won the Champions League the same year and again two
years later, and also won two leagues with the famous "Galacticos" before
moving on in 2003. After periods at Besiktas and Cádiz he appeared to be
heading for early retirement before he got the call from Spain. The World Cup
title in 2010 was a fitting tribute to his career, but it seems the old
warhorse won't be retiring for the time being at least.